Agent: DT Alan Branch re-signs with Patriots

The New England Patriots have re-signed defensive tackle Alan Branch, his agent announced on Saturday. Branch's deal is for a two years and a maximum of $6.6 million, reports ProFootballTalk.com.

Branch, 30, has played eight seasons in the NFL. In 2014, his first season with the Patriots—he signed in late October—Branch appeared in eight games and started two, recording 13 tackles and one pass deflection.

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